Polish army would have fallen without French aid, official says
An official of the French military mission in Poland told the Associated Press the Polish army likely would have been overrun by Bolshevik forces if France had not supported Poland. He said the Red Army, though poorly equipped in places, was more formidable than Polish units, and that many Polish officers were lost during the retreat, leaving front lines severely undermanned.
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Polish front comments spark disbelief and confusion
An offhand report from a correspondent describes Polish officers and troops at the Polish front being accused of revealing artillery positions. The piece notes alleged clashes, failures to conceal, and the French reportedly saving the day. It also references critiques of Polish officer training and commissions under various empires while connecting to broader wartime tensions.
Lost Opportunity as Tailor Exiled Kaiser Shines
Fragmentary notes sketch a boastful claim that the ex Kaiser makes clothes for himself with notable skill. A few lines suggest interest in weather and storm formation as the Hydrogra ss bureau at Washington provides information. The passage blends fashion pride with meteorological curiosity.
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